Program Manager, Latin America (Chicago based)

ABOUT US

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

To learn more about who we are and what we work on, check out: 

• How we harness the Power of And: https://vimeo.com/tmsagency/power-of-and
• Our latest and greatest work: https://vimeo.com/tmsagency/sizzle-reel
• What makes our people and culture unique: https://vimeo.com/tmsagency/people-culture

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.

tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

Plan, execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities for Latin America promotional initiatives with the objective of assuring supply and minimizing obsolescence with adherence to the agreed to budget. Present customer/gate keeper with recommendations on mitigating costs and/or eliminating program risks.  Contribute/lead department process improvements, streamlining and solutions both inter and intra departmental, as well as with the clients. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Manage 7-8 projects annually (from beginning to end)
• Monitor timelines and ensure promotional projects adhere to the specified timeline and budget.
• Development of feasibility budgets in coordination with finance
• Evaluate sourcing options and cost analysis.
• Manage the coordination of new/changes to orders, timely communication to suppliers/factories, provide solutions to low/high orders and ensure information is captured in business system.
• Identify options for long lead time raw materials or short production lead times.
• Ensure critical program information/data is disseminated to all appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with supplier and 3rd party providers. 
• Provide continuous process improvements that reduce cycle time, improve quality, and increase value to the customer.  This includes flow charting, documenting, and presentations.
• Monitor / analyze data. 
• Conduct post-project analysis including key learning’s, process recommendations and trend analysis. 
• Participate in the development and completion of customer measurements.
• Maintain relationships and work efficiently with all inter/intra company contacts and at different levels:  HGS, Client (Latin America and Global), country contacts (marketing & supply chain), Distribution Centers, and suppliers.
• Manage/support issue resolutions with client(s) and supplier(s).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in business admin, international studies, or supply chain
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written & oral); Portuguese a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 5+ years project management
• Supply chain experience is a plus
• 5+ years of budget management and problem-solving experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint 
• Power BI is a plus

Starting salary base $91,000 - 101,000, plus bonus.

TOTAL REWARDS

• Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:
• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success

There's more ...

• Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
• Paid parental and medical leave programs
• 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
• 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
• Hybrid work model
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
• Inclusive employee resource groups

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

RECRUITING AGENCIES

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